University of Liverpool

For advancement of learning and ennoblement of life

This has been our mission since the University was founded in 1881. To this day, these values focus our efforts as we strive to achieve our ambitions and tackle the grand challenges of the age.

An inspirational centre of learning

Our aim is to support our students as they become highly employable, creative, and culturally rich graduates, with the capacity to find employment that will enable them to be agents for change in a connected world.

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 

We’re proud to be rated Gold for educational excellence. The Teaching Excellence Framework panel rated elements of the University's provision as outstanding, including course teaching, learning resources and progression rates.

The Liverpool advantage

Associated with nine Nobel Laureates, the University is recognised for its high-quality teaching and research. Our research collaborations extend worldwide and address many of the grand challenges facing mankind today.

A thrilling world city 

The University is driving the city’s knowledge economy through close collaboration with fellow universities, industry and the NHS, helping the Liverpool City Region compete in the global business world.

On every continent 

The University is a globally-focused institution with partnerships throughout the world, including research institutes, universities, governments and industrial organisations.

Our sustainable University 

The University is working in partnerships both locally and globally to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals, harnessing our strengths in research and education to drive forward the solutions and cultural change needed to move to a sustainable future.